Vintage Simmons Drums (UK) Users Group

Hi, list!
I'm thinking of replacing some of the piezo triggers of my SDS9 pads. I'm not sure if any piezo trigger can serve this purpose. So, any advice is welcome.
Thanks in advance

I am curious what the group will answer! Ok, lads, go for it!

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ok I start ?
I think it's pretty standard stuff but it can be difficult to find, I don't know why ...
Roland is still using the same under the cones no ? what you think michael ?

Actually I must have some... somewhere... ;)

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De: Michael Buchner <buchnerelectronics@...>
À: Simmons Drums <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
Envoyé: Sat, 20 Oct 2012 22:43:00 +0200 (CEST)
Objet: [Simmons Drums] Re: drum trigger piezos





I am curious what the group will answer! Ok, lads, go for it!


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Hi Alfonso,
the piezos in my SDS9 pads have a diameter of 28mm an a capacitance of 13.8nF (13800pF).
You should replace the piezo with one of the original size. A bigger one will give you a "hotter" / more sensitive output - something you probably don't want (or you use a voltage divider / pot to adjust the level, should work too).
I use the SDS9 pads with an Alesis Trigger I/O (a trigger to midi interface) and even so you can adjust the sensitivity level, the 28mm piezos are probably just a bit to "hot" for the Alesis.

A lot of DIYers buy they piezos at Conrad Elektronik. They might not be the cheapest source but they have a nice selection of piezos.

regards
Jan

--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "alfpaches" <alfpaches@...> wrote:
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> Hi, list!
> I'm thinking of replacing some of the piezo triggers of my SDS9 pads. I'm not sure if any piezo trigger can serve this purpose. So, any advice is welcome.
> Thanks in advance
>

i love the simmons sounds but also enjoy acoustic sounds as well.Has anyone tried to use the addicted to drums program using simmons drums and how well does it work?If so what would be the best midi device for this thinking of buying this.all the best Thanks Brian



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From: jans_projects <joblow@...>
To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 1:52 AM
Subject: [Simmons Drums] Re: drum trigger piezos


Hi Alfonso,
the piezos in my SDS9 pads have a diameter of 28mm an a capacitance of 13.8nF (13800pF).
You should replace the piezo with one of the original size. A bigger one will give you a "hotter" / more sensitive output - something you probably don't want (or you use a voltage divider / pot to adjust the level, should work too).
I use the SDS9 pads with an Alesis Trigger I/O (a trigger to midi interface) and even so you can adjust the sensitivity level, the 28mm piezos are probably just a bit to "hot" for the Alesis.

A lot of DIYers buy they piezos at Conrad Elektronik. They might not be the cheapest source but they have a nice selection of piezos.

regards
Jan

--- In mailto:Simmons_Drums%40yahoogroups.com, "alfpaches" <alfpaches@...> wrote:
>
> Hi, list!
> I'm thinking of replacing some of the piezo triggers of my SDS9 pads. I'm not sure if any piezo trigger can serve this purpose. So, any advice is welcome.
> Thanks in advance
>




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